Mike McDonellinModern ParentRacists, We’re Open for a PlaydateMy adopted son is of Asian descent and he could teach you a thing or two3 min read·Apr 12, 2021----
Mike McDonellReclaiming Your Kid’s SpiritTo be a child is to embody spirit. It is the life force that surrounds our kids, that powers their desire to discover, their need to…6 min read·Dec 16, 2020----
Mike McDonellFAILING OUR KIDS AND A (NEW) DAY OFFThere is something at stake right now that is more important than politics, policy, and who right or wrong. That something is attuned to…6 min read·Dec 11, 2020----
Mike McDonellWhy Your Kid Should Sing Like Aretha Franklin> Instructions for Reading This Post:4 min read·Dec 9, 2020----
Mike McDonellinModern ParentP E R S P E C T I V EMy son, Michael Bennett was wheeled in to the Pre-Op room at about 8:30 AM. His nervous excitement and uneasy playfulness was on glorious…5 min read·Dec 3, 2020--1--1
Mike McDonellPANDEMIC — LONELY KIDS — AND THE POWER OF CAMPUndoubtedly, the pandemic has altered our lives like no other event in recent history. Its impact on the health and well being of people…3 min read·Dec 2, 2020----
Mike McDonellinModern ParentFive Things We Can Do To Support Our Kids Emotionally Right NowWith each passing day during this pandemic, it can be hard to maintain a positive outlook. Our desire to return to a ‘normal’ life gets…4 min read·Dec 1, 2020----